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Los ejercicios del 13 al 16 se basan en la siguiente lectura:
An analysis of the popular expression “generation gap”
reveals some very interesting facts. First of all, we
discover that the majority of people young and old – do
not try to solve problems that exist between the older and
younger generations. Instead they simply say, “Oh yes,
there’s a generation gap” or “Young people don’t
understand old people” or “Old people don’t understand
young people.”
Unfortunately, this attitude does not help our world,
which faces serious problems in all the major areas.
Every day, pollution attacks the ecological balance of this
planet. Our natural resources disappear at an alarming
rate. The world economy is uncertain. Spiritual and
moral values are not respected. To solve these problems
we need complete understanding between the younger
and older generation. We need the experience of our
older people, and we need the fresh ideas and the energy
of our younger people.
An older person often says to a young man or woman,
“You simply don’t know about suffering. You don’t
know about the Great Depression and World Wars. You
have all the advantages of the affluent society. I
remember poverty and a major war; therefore, I am an
expert on world problems.” The young man or woman
often answers, “You live entirely in the past. You believe
that solutions from years ago are perfect for our problems
today. You believe that surviving wars and a depression
give you the right to dictate to us. Well, today’s
problems are different and modern ideas are necessary,
and we, the young people, are experts on modern ideas
and solutions.”
Does experience always produce experts? No,
experience does not always produce experts. There is a
saying: “We learn by our mistakes,” but we know that
some people never learn. They live and die and never
understand the real value in life. Does youth always
produce experts on modern solutions? Unfortunately, the
answer is again in the negative. There are many young
people with interesting ideas and solutions, but also, there
are many who need help from others.
In today’s world, there is no time for arguments or
“gaps” between the generations. Today’s world needs
capable people, young and old!
13. The word “affluent” (line 22) refers to people with
(A) time.
(B) ideas.
(C) money.
(D) attitudes.
(E) experience.
14. According to the selection, what is needed to
resolve the serious problems facing the world?
(A) Controlling resources
(B) Respecting moral values
(C) Maintaining ecological balance
(D) Strengthening the global economy
(E) Achieving complete understanding
15. What is the main idea of the selection?
(A) Young people don’t respect old people.
(B) Old people don’t understand young people.
(C) Mistakes and experience are closely related.
(D) The world is faced with challenges, both
good and bad.
(E) The world needs competent people,
regardless of age.
16. The purpose of the author is to
(A) establish a mood.
(B) criticize young people.
(C) classify age groups.
(D) persuade the reader.
(E) entertain both generations.
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